Sophie's mom, that's very elegant and lovely. No sense changing anything that looks that good. Mimi, I think your centerpieces are very nice and imaginative too. You may think you're behind but I disagree; you're way ahead of me. Oh Lynne, what a pretty centerpiece! I've never seen a Talaveras piece quite like that, and the flowers are perfect. Nobody could be depressed at your table! Debi, very pretty. Looks like you are all staged for an open house. Deborah, I really like it. I'm a red and green fan. But hey, whatever we pick there's always something we like better down the line somewhere, and you'll find it. Patricia, thanks for the additional info. Put a plastic bag over the top or a mayonnaise jar over the top and leave for about 2 weeks....then start watering once a week. Nicole, thanks for the rooting instructions! But wouldn't that depend on the weather? Are you saying leave the soil damp for two weeks, or let it dry out? Are there certain months of the year when we can or can't do this? Mari, you should win a prize for most unusual DR furniture. hehe

Rosefolly - that needlework workstand is a treasure. So glad that it will be in an appropriate museum. I have a friend whose family (on all sides that they know of) is/was Pennsylvania Dutch (which is really, of course, German). Their ancestors arrived mostly in the late 17th century. They have even found about 8 generations of graves! Anyway, most of them were of course, farmers. I get the idea that the German culture involves saving/keeping things (that is how my DH and I ended up with so many antique family heirlooms - his father's family were German immigrants in the late 19th century). My friend and her mother have houses full of wonderful things - all from previous generations who lived on farms: many 100+ year old hand made quilts, dower chests hand painted with PA Dutch decorations, elaborate hand made Christmas and Easter decorations, elaborate hand painted frockters (don't know how to spell it - it is papers recording births, deaths, etc), etc. Some stuff has gone to museums, as they did not want them, but knew what they were. My two favorite of these were: dozens and dozens of hand made cookie cutters (they did keep out some for the younger generations) - in every shape you can imagine, and a small metal can about 3 feet tall (which looks just like a garbage can) decorated with candle soot in a fashion that the curator at the local museum said was typical of the 18th century - he was drooling over it. My friend's mother lives in a split level modern house. It has one large wall of brick in the living room. On it are hanging old pitch forks, a plow horse harness, tools, and all sorts of other interesting farm stuff. So, for families to have lovely family heirlooms, ancestors do not have to be wealthy, they just have to save things and care about passing them down. Jackie P.S. This family did loose one thing for the same reason you mentioned, garden nut. Only 3 generations back my friend's great grandparents had owned a real Tiffany lamp - they have photos of it. You got it - it was given away because it was "old fashioned". The family is still mourning it, and believe me, THAT will never happen again!

Really nice find. Agree you should address the potential hazard of the wood stove near all that wood -- consider having a pro take a look at it and suggest options. On that taxidermy suggestion ... IF you (or your family member) caught it or killed it and proudly had it mounted by a pro, then yes; however, if you didn't, please don't hang someone else's trophy on your wall. Furnish this cabin for use by the number of people who will be using it most often -- not by the maximum you'll have only once a year. You can always keep some reasonably comfortable folding chairs for guests rather than cluttering up your space with additional seating rarely used. It appears that adding some storage might be in order -- go vertical to get the most storage from the footprint of any items you add. Some kitchen storage around your refrigerator is well worth considering. That cabinet in the corner is claiming a lot of space for the amount of storage it actually delivers. Items with multiple purposes could be worthwhile. A large storage ottoman could be a window seat and provide guest seating as well as storage. Choosing one with a lid that flips from a solid side to a cushioned side would mean it could be used as a coffee table or ottoman -- by adding wheels, you could more easily move it to use it for those additional purposes. You might want to rethink the rugs you're using by the door by the kitchen -- replacing the two with one longer runner (one that will catch pine needles and dirt) that is small enough to be washable in the largest machine at the local coin laundry would be a good idea ... especially if you choose the rug with the additional objective of making certain is not a potential stumble hazard. A cabin makes a great place leaving behind the drama(s) of daily life. That usually means that keeping any people pictures to be displayed to a minimum -- even zero -- is a good idea. Your cabin is located within an actual nature scene so you don't need to hang pictures of that kind because they'll not be able to compete with the real thing just outside the window ... and shouldn't try. If y'all have a hobby or passion, especially if its something you both enjoy, consider art that would convey your interests without overwhelming your space. https://www.touchofclass.com/rhythm-metal-wall-sculpture/p/Y647-001/ http://www.metal-wall-art.com/sailboat-tranquility-metal-sculpture.html https://www.jatashop.com/row-boaters-metal-wall-art.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Scene-Steel-Wall-Art-24-Diameter-PGA-LPGA-Golfer-Metal-Man-Cave-Decor-/182259547516 https://www.touchofclass.com/rhythm-metal-wall-sculpture/p/Y647-001/ Aside from a couple of minimalist art pieces to make your cabin your space reflecting your personal interests and tastes, wall art should be kept to a minimum. Let the windows and view hold sway. You have some large windows for enjoying the view. Consider adding some stained glass -- and not necessarily larger window hangings; a few of the smaller, thicker Tiffany style glass sun catchers could both reflect your personal interests and compliment the natural light shining through your windows. Easily changed, sun catchers could laud your pet(s) and/or acknowledge the changing seasons and/or celebrate different holidays and/or occasions. Enjoy your space.

I have several old things. A dark green glass mixing bowl with no markings on it that belonged to my grandad's mother, I believe it is from the 20s. Some silk handkerchiefs that my paternal grandmother received when she was a little girl from her older brother when he joined the military, probably from the 30s or 40s. My great grandmother's chest of drawers, which has actually been mine since I was a child. She passed away before I was born and my parents inherited her bedroom set. I have always had it and used it, it's a good solid piece of furniture, even when I decided to cover it in stickers as a small child. Oops! We refinished it when I was a teenager. My brother has the headboard that goes with it. My husband has the antique harp that belonged to his grandmother. We have a picture we restored several years ago of her sitting and playing that harp in her parents parlor room when she was teenager in the 20s. The harp was damaged years ago during a move and is no longer in playable condition but we intend to restore it aesthetically and display it in our home along with the picture. She was a concert harpist who also taught harp, organ and music theory for decades. Many of her former students are all over the country in orchestras or teaching music themselves. If we ever decide to get rid of the harp, we would most likely donate it to the last University she worked for.